Dr. Elangovan joined the UI College of Dentistry Department of Periodontics in 2011 after completing his doctor of medical science at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and his postdoctoral research fellow at the Forsyth Institute, both in Boston. Dr. Elangovan holds secondary appointments at the College of Engineering and at the College of Pharmacy.

Dr. Elangovan teaches in the undergraduate periodontal clinic, undergraduate comprehensive care program, and also in the periodontal resident clinics.

Research Activities:

Dr. Elangovan's primary research focus is biomaterials and tissue engineering. He is also involved in translational and health outcomes research pertaining to the field of periodontology and implant dentistry.

Dr. Elangovan is a past and present member of the American Academy of Periodontology; Academy of Osseointegration; the International Association of Biological and Medical Research, Boston; the American Dental Education Association; the American and International Associations of Dental Research; and the Tamil Nadu Dental Council, India.